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Flavorful Grilled Peach Chicken Thighs Recipe with Rosemary Honey Glaze

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This grilled peach chicken thighs recipe features a sweet-savory rosemary honey glaze that perfectly balances juicy chicken and caramelized peaches, ideal for quick and delicious summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
  • 2 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 3 tablespoons raw honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  3. Brush the cut sides of the peach halves lightly with olive oil and season with a little salt.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F / 190°C). Clean and oil the grates.
  5. Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes without moving to get a nice sear and crisp skin.
  6. Flip chicken and brush the cooked side generously with the rosemary honey glaze. Continue grilling for another 6-7 minutes, flipping and glazing every few minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add peaches to the grill cut side down. Grill for 3-4 minutes until caramelized, brushing with glaze once while grilling.
  8. Remove chicken and peaches from grill and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve chicken thighs with grilled peaches, drizzling any leftover glaze over the top.

Notes

Watch the glaze carefully as honey can burn quickly over direct flames. Apply glaze toward the end of grilling to avoid burning sugars. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Oil grill grates and peaches to prevent sticking. Keep a spray bottle of water handy to control flare-ups on charcoal grills.

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Keywords: grilled chicken, peach chicken, rosemary honey glaze, summer BBQ, grilled peaches, easy chicken recipe, sweet and savory chicken

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